Black Uhuru with Mike Pinto

Black Uhuru, one of reggae's all time super groups and celebrated pioneers are back with a vengeance, and a new studio album due out in early 2014!

Five-Star General, Duckie Gong Simpson and his Lion Lieutenant, Andrew Bees, lead Black Uhuru’s entrancing musical warriors into 2013 in the spirit of the true Rasta. Black Uhuru (which translates as “freedom” in Swahili), remain planted in their cultural roots of musical, political and spiritual convictions.

Back in the day, Black Uhuru broke the mold by touring worldwide with The Clash, The Police and Rolling Stones, among others. Black Uhuru, the honored recipients of the first Grammy Award ever for reggae music, are at it again and are better and stronger than ever before, performing songs from their recent albums as well as their timeless hits.

Black Uhuru’s roots are deep, their shows are fierce and they, like their music, remain innovative and progressive to this day.

Mike Pinto opens.

Ticket options and info

On sale date: now

Phone: 612-338-2674 ext 0 between 12 noon and 4pm ($2 fee per ticket)

In person: From a Cedar volunteer in the front lobby during events (no fee; cash, check, credit card), Depth of Field (no fee; cash or check only), or Electric Fetus (approximately $2 fee)

Online: Ticketweb (typically $2--$3 fee/ticket) (click on red Buy Tickets button at top of this page)

The Cedar is an all ages venue

Students with ID, seniors over 65, and children under 12 may purchase tickets at a discount at the door.

Black Uhuru are a Jamaican reggae group formed in the Waterhouse district of Kingston Jamaica in 1972, initially as Uhuru (Swahili for 'freedom'). Over the years, despite several line-up changes, Black Uhuru has released many successful albums and...

Mike Pinto has crafted an exceptional style of songwriting, with a truly unique take on Roots, Vintage Rock, Reggae, Ska and Classic Surf, but it’s his distinct voice and seamless storytelling that has brought him success both in the States and overseas. With...

Major Funders

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund, and a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation Minnesota